You can also create your own FTP account in your cPanel if you wish. You will need your cPanel username and password to connect to your default FTP account. * When you purchase your hosting account, a default FTP account was created for you.

Take note of your Current User (cPanel username) and Site IP.Īlternatively, you can also use the Server Hostname.

On the cPanel homepage, look for the General Information section on the right-hand side.

However, if you cannot find your Welcome email, here is how you can get the FTP credentials in your cPanel.

Limited Time Offer: Get 10 GB SSD Web Hosting (email hosting included) with FREE domain for only $0.For your FTP logins, the cPanel information is what you need, which is available in your HostGator Welcome email. The easiest way to copy file to and from the server is to simply drag and drop them from one side to the other. Simply expand the / (root) directory and double-click on the /public_html/ folder. Your web files need to be uploaded to the /public_html/ folder. Once you’re connected to your server, the Local Site area will show the files and folders on your computer and the Remote Site area will show the files and folders on your Doteasy server. Click on the Transfer Settings tab and select Passive.Enter your FTP username and password into the User and Password fields.From the Logon Type drop-down menu, select Normal.From the Encryption drop-down menu, select Require FTP over TLS.In the Host field, enter in (replace with your actual domain name).

Click File on the top menu bar and select Site Manager.Download the Filezilla software and install it onto your computer.Filezilla can be downloaded free of charge from.

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